Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary 'Inside the Manosphere' has laid bare a peculiar fixation: the manosphere's obsession with gay men. Despite their self-proclaimed alpha status, these influencers appear threatened by homosexuality, a fear that manifests in homophobic rhetoric and contradictory behaviour.
One standout figure is Harrison Sullivan, known as HSTikkytokky, who declares he would disown a gay son. When challenged, he claims he is not homophobic because he once met a gay man he didn't assault. His bravado, however, is undercut by a scene where his mother scolds him for not tidying up properly.
The documentary also features Sneako, who bizarrely claims Sam Smith is spreading a 'homosexual agenda' through the song 'Unholy'. Such views, while easily dismissed, are troubling given the influencers' significant following among young men.
The author, a gay man, contrasts these figures with his late father—a bouncer who overcame his own homophobia to accept his son. He argues that true masculinity lies not in aggression or fear, but in love and respect for others, regardless of sexuality.
